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Saul Bass

    Saul Bass was a visionary graphic designer and filmmaker whose work shaped the visual identity of pivotal films and corporations. He possessed a unique ability to distill complex narratives and corporate identities into potent, memorable imagery, most famously through his iconic film posters and groundbreaking title sequences. Bass's innovative approach to design extended to creating some of North America's most recognizable corporate logos. His enduring legacy lies in the profound visual impact his designs continue to have on popular culture.

    The Album Cover Art of Soundtracks
    • 1997

      The Album Cover Art of Soundtracks

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Thunderball. Breakfast at Tiffany's. Barbarella. The soundtrack albums of these and other classic movies are among the most prized LP collectibles today -- recordings that summon up the secret agents, starlets, glamour, and exotica of the past and set the mood for the "cool modern" lounge scene of today.This unique book pictures nearly 300 of the greatest soundtrack album covers of all time, including hits by Henry Mancini, John Barry, and other retrocool composers. For record collectors, graphic designers, and anyone into the new easy-listening scene, The Album Cover Art of Soundtracks captures the essence of a style that has excited people for forty years.

      The Album Cover Art of Soundtracks